Patrick Edward Tennyson

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Posted Feb. 8, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Posted Feb. 8, 2013 at 5:48 PM

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Lodi, CA

Patrick Edward Tennyson

Dec. 1, 1931 - Feb. 3, 2013

Patrick was born in Agar, South Dakota on December 1, 1931 and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 1:25 am. Patrick lovingly called Pat, Dad and Grandpa. Pat passed away after a long, hard fought battle with

pancreatic cancer on Sunday with his family by his side. Predeceased by his parents,

Albert and Anna, sisters Marie,

Irene and Veronica and brothers Frances, Leo and Bernie, Dad was the last of his family's generation. He is survived by his loving wife Karen of 56 years; daughter

Pat spent 4 years in the Marine Corps and served honorably in the Korean Conflict. He retired from UC Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory after a distinguished 26 year career as a Sergeant in the University of California (UC) Police Force. Pat accomplished expert marksman status while on the UC Police Force. After retiring Pat worked at Tennyson Electric in a variety of roles alongside his three sons. After Tennyson Electric Pat was heavily involved in St. Joachim Catholic Church in Lockeford and achieved the fourth level in the Knights of Columbus.

A Rosary will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home on Monday, February 11 at 7 pm in the Evergreen Chapel, 13823 North Beckman Road, Lodi CA. Funeral Mass will be held at St Joachim Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 12 at 11 am, 13392 Lockeford Ranch Road, Lockeford, CA with a reception following services. Interment of Pat's ashes will occur in a private ceremony for family only on Wednesday,